A Bengaluru man has shared his alleged experience of being scammed after meeting a woman through a dating app. According to his account, the woman asked him to collect a package and make an online payment before their planned meeting.
The man later claimed that both the woman and another person involved in the transaction stopped responding to him, making him believe that the incident may have been planned.
Man Connects With Woman On Dating App
The Bengaluru man said he matched with a woman named Shelly on a dating app and they spoke for several days.
Because of his busy office schedule, the two could not meet immediately. However, when he finally got some free time, he decided to meet her.
Before the meeting, Shelly allegedly asked him to collect a package from another person named Ron.
She Asked Him To Pay For The Package
According to the man’s account, Shelly told him that he should make the payment online and that she would give the money back to him in cash.
The request initially made him uncomfortable. However, he said Shelly explained that her mother had a business and that she had more cash available than money online.
The man then travelled to the location shared with him.
His Doubts Increased At The Location
When he reached Ron’s location, Ron allegedly told him that the package was still being prepared and asked him to make the payment while he waited.
The man said he became suspicious and initially asked Ron to complete the process first. However, he eventually made the payment.
He continued communicating with Shelly while the transaction was taking place.
Another Errand Was Allegedly Given
The man further claimed that Shelly later asked him to buy cigarettes because she had forgotten to place an order.
After completing the requested errands and returning, he said he could no longer contact either Shelly or Ron.
According to him, both people stopped replying to his messages.
Man Suspects A Planned Scam
The man said the timing made him believe that Shelly and Ron may have been working together.
He alleged that the two people carefully planned the situation to convince him to make the payment.
However, these are the man’s allegations based on his personal experience, and the available report does not establish independently that Shelly and Ron were involved in a coordinated scam.
Internet Users Share Their Advice
The man’s post also received responses from other users.
Some people criticised him for trusting the situation, while others appreciated him for sharing his experience as a warning to others using dating platforms.
One user said that sharing such experiences could help prevent another person from making the same mistake.
Another user suggested that people should pay attention to their instincts when a situation feels unusual.
Interestingly, another person claimed they had also spoken to Shelly on Bumble about a month earlier. The person said they had stopped communicating with her after becoming busy.
What This Incident Highlights
Dating apps allow people to meet and communicate with strangers, but users can also face financial scams and other risks.
Requests to make payments on behalf of someone you have never met, collect packages from strangers or complete unusual errands should be treated carefully.
People should avoid sending money or making online payments simply because someone they met online asks them to do so.
Conclusion
The Bengaluru man’s alleged dating app scam experience has sparked discussion online about the risks of trusting strangers with financial transactions.
While his claims about Shelly and Ron have not been independently established in the report, his experience is a reminder to stay cautious when someone met online suddenly asks for money, payments or unusual favours.
Taking a few extra minutes to verify a request can help prevent a potentially costly mistake.
FAQs
What happened to the Bengaluru man?
He said a woman he met on a dating app asked him to collect a package and make an online payment. He later claimed that the people involved stopped responding to him.
Who was the woman he matched with?
The man identified the woman as Shelly in his online account.
Who was Ron?
According to the man’s account, Ron was the person from whom he was asked to collect the package.
Why did the man suspect a scam?
He became suspicious after making the payment and completing the requested errands, after which he said both Shelly and Ron became unreachable.
What should dating app users be careful about?
Users should be cautious when someone they have recently met online asks them to make payments, transfer money, collect packages or complete unusual financial errands.